Being a Malaysian has not always made me swell with pride but this is one instance where I cowered in shame. I know for a fact that this is old news to many but I as I was seething with anger over the whole incidence I opted to wait before I made my stand and thoughts clear on the matter. Also, I was curious to see what the authorities would do about the matter before I started spouting venom. Well, they did something but it was as close to nothing as something could get. First things first. The video is crucial.
This is the demonstration that took place in front of the Secretariat Building in Selangor. The protest was about a temple being relocated to Section 23 which is a predominantly Malay infested area. My question is this, in what manner is the construction of a Hindu temple in a Malay area a desecration to Islam? How is it an act of disrespect to the Muslims staying there? If there were solid points of objections such as the location would cause traffic congestions and such, fine, thats acceptable. But this is sheer nonsense. This demonstration has been a blatant attack and apparent disregard for the religion and rights of the minorities. Which religion tolerates disrespect towards another religion? I have read the Qu'ran (the translated version of course) and Islam is very much a peace-loving religion. The protestors here have not only defied the very teachings of their religion but they have brought shame to it. They have allowed their egos to get the better of them in the name of religion. Apart from anger, what I feel for these people is pity. Pity that their shallow-mindedness and sheer stupidity has not only affected them but has also brought disgrace to the very religion they wanted "protect". Maybe its time the Moral lessons in schools be made mandatory for the Muslims too. It seems like they need it as much as the non-Muslims.
This is the demonstration that took place in front of the Secretariat Building in Selangor. The protest was about a temple being relocated to Section 23 which is a predominantly Malay infested area. My question is this, in what manner is the construction of a Hindu temple in a Malay area a desecration to Islam? How is it an act of disrespect to the Muslims staying there? If there were solid points of objections such as the location would cause traffic congestions and such, fine, thats acceptable. But this is sheer nonsense. This demonstration has been a blatant attack and apparent disregard for the religion and rights of the minorities. Which religion tolerates disrespect towards another religion? I have read the Qu'ran (the translated version of course) and Islam is very much a peace-loving religion. The protestors here have not only defied the very teachings of their religion but they have brought shame to it. They have allowed their egos to get the better of them in the name of religion. Apart from anger, what I feel for these people is pity. Pity that their shallow-mindedness and sheer stupidity has not only affected them but has also brought disgrace to the very religion they wanted "protect". Maybe its time the Moral lessons in schools be made mandatory for the Muslims too. It seems like they need it as much as the non-Muslims.
If one temple in a Malay dominant area is a problem, then should we relocate mosques from non-Muslim dominated areas? A questions such as this one could spark much controversy but yet it is inevitable. Take for instance the existence of a Buddhist Center and a Hindu temple side by side in ss13, so far, there hasn't been a reported incident of discord between the two ethnic groups. This is just one example, there are tons more places where two places of worship are practically side by side and have existed that way for ages (Go google it yourselves if you aren't gonna take my word for it- faith people! faith!) But then again, we can't expect the same amount of maturity and wisdom from everyone, especially those who lack a sense of responsibility, humility and fair amount of intelligence.
The individuals in the video Ibrahim Sabri and Mahyuddin Manaf were the organizers of this whole show of protest. If they were so against they construction of the temple in that location would it have killed them to have presented their case with more dignity and grace? Could they not have put forth their dissatisfaction in a practical and respectable manner? Haven't these individuals heard of a petition? There are ways of ensuring that the voice of the public is heard but it should not be at the cost or risk of insulting another race and religion. Their anger and frustrations were towards the lack of understanding coming from the government, why is it that the Hindu race had to be vilified in such a manner? And in response to the fact that Manaf had stated that it was the leaders that had made the residents of Section 23 barbaric (forgive my choice of words but if I could choose something more vile without getting in trouble I would- and I'm not sorry about it either!), therefore it is agreed that they had behaved like savage, illiterate, barbaric individuals? Regardless of who "made" them the way they are, it is a mutually consented basis that they have behaved in a manner that deems them both uncultured and uncivilized. I can't help but snicker at the stupidity of it all... They seem like petty little children who point fingers at their parents saying "I'm throwing a fit and behaving badly coz you won't give me my candy!" LOL.
Even better is when he (Manaf) was questioned about the head of the cow, he claimed that this was not part of the agenda yet it did not stop him from standing beside him while his co-organizer (Sabri) placed a foot upon the head of the cow. An crude and boorish act that indicates dominance. How stupid do we have to be to actually believe that stance (that they had nothing to do with the cow's head?- right, we'd have to be Hishamuddin) Watch the following video below for clarifications.
Yes, I'm very sure that Hishamuddin is relieved that this protest was not politically instigated, but question is, are the people relieved though? For if this wasn't politically motivated, then this was definitely an swipe at the Malaysian Indian community. And yes, I'm sure that the participants of a protest against the construction of a Hindu temple had no inkling that a cow's head was a sensitive issue to Hindus. I mean, what the heck?! Who the heck is he kidding?! How dense do you have to be?! Jeez, and this guy made into the parliament?! Moreover into the Cabinet??! God, help this country! Best part is there are a great number of videos circulating on youtube that show the organizers making full use of the cows head in demonstration of their anger all the while being blissfully ignorant that the cow's head was not part of the agenda.... Peachy rite? Whilst he (Hishamuddin) undermines (or basically forgets that we all have brains) our intelligence, he goes on to further degrading us by pretending we're all imbeciles. Yes, the bright side of this whole thing is that through the racial attack and clear violation of another religion's respect, they managed to be heard. And the best part is, their violent and disrespectful ways are further rewarded as the final verdict is that the temple will be moved to a more "suitable" location. Remember everyone, wanna be heard next time around? Go find a head! I'm sure SPCA will be thrilled! Oh wait, scratch that, you have to be a Muslim in order for you to do so and have the backing of the Home Minister. I'm sure the "sane" parties involved wanted to avoid all those lawyers in Brickfields being arrested and all those ISA protestors (which was a record-breaking 580 arrests-if im not mistaken) from being arrested too, only difference is that they were not at all pro-government. Too bad about that right? I mean, he tried not to create a furor in Selangor and arrest those who desecrated another religion but he had no qualms about arresting those who stand up for human rights... Hmm... tough call. If an eye for an eye is the way around problems then there would be no solution at all right, tell that to the five Hindraf leaders who were detained under the ISA. The creme de la creme is at the very end when our beloved and oh so wise Home Minister put forth this statement and a following question. "The very people who wants the ISA to be uh, dimansuhkan, sekarang ni buat kenyataan suruh saya tangkap diorang ni dalam ISA. Logik ke tidak?" (Watch the rest on your own accord aitez!) To answer that question, yes its perfectly logical. The people wanted you to ABOLISH (yes my dear verbally-challenged Home Minister- that was the word you were looking for) the ISA, but did you? You refused to heed their cries and the ISA still stands today, does it not? So today when the tables are turned and its your own creed at fault, you question if you should book them under the ISA? Ikut suka kita ke ikut suka anda. Lebih-lebih lagi anda berkemampuan bertanyakan masyarakat apakah tindakan yang seharusnya anda ambil? Fikirlah sejenak. Sebagai seorang pemimpin negara, adakah tindakan anda wajar atau adil dari sebarang sudut? Tanyalah suara hati anda jikalau sebarang pun alasan atau dalih yang anda menyatakan munasabah atau boleh diterima oleh rakyat yang mampu berfikir secara waras. Tanpa berbohong kepada diri anda sendiri dan jika, dan hanya jika, hati nurani anda mampu berikhlas dan tulus anda akan mendapati jawapan kepada kesemua soalan yang ditujukan kepada anda.
If I have offended anyone in any way, I will not apologize unless I truly believe I have wronged you. I slander no one but those who have fallen short of what they are supposed to be. I speak ill of no religion nor institution but of the people who perpetrate atrocities in its name. I do not frown upon to right to speak or be heard until it becomes disrespectful to another person or party. As grown individuals who have graced this existence for such a long time, ask yourselves if this is the legacy you wish to leave behind to your children and grandchildren. The talk of hate, idiocy, partiality and the utterly disgraceful way of patronizing every other individual on the face of this earth. So much for 1Malaysia right? Forget the ideals and concepts, start acting like leaders and treat others with respect and you won't need the fore mentioned ideals and concepts. 1Malaysia is here, its only clouded over by the very people who advertise it.
